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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.75, 206.52 and 72.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.75, 206.52 and 72.67 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 206.52 = 72.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/206.52 = 72.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 206.52 × 72.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 15,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006.59/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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